Wild About Reading—it's great!!!

F-F Elementary School kicked off its "Wild about Reading" school-wide reading program on Wednesday, October  3rd with Animals on Parade in the school parking lot.

Amidst the festivities, Principal Henry told students about the special program designed to promote reading at each of the grade levels. Parents should have received a letter that details the programs and lists the requested minutes of at-home reading for each grade level.

Mrs. Henry served as the safari guide and led the "roaring readers" on an animal parade. The K-2 students wore animal masks and the 3-4 students carried flags which they decorated with an animal theme. Many of the students and staff have been encouraged to wear animal-themed or camouflage clothing for parade. The parade continued to the back of the building where middle school students cheered the elementary students on to reading success.

As part of the program, students are asked to read nightly and record their minutes. We are requesting the following times per grade level:

• K: 10 minutes per night/250 minutes per month
• 1st and 2nd: 15 minutes per night/ 360 minutes per month
• 3rd and 4th: 20 minutes per night/480 minutes per month

Every two to three months, students who meet their goal will attend a special movie with an animal theme in the auditorium. Students who missed their reading goal will participate in our Roaring Reader Read-a-thon.

If you did not receive a copy of the letter or have more questions concerning the program, please contact Principal Henry at the Elementary School (853-3332).

Click on any picture below to view a 3" x 4" image in a new window.

Mrs Henry, our principal and safari guide,
along with Coach Doviak, animal trainer for the day,
arrive with their trained monkeys.

 

Mrs. Headwell, Miss Countryman, and
Mrs. Wieczenski dressed as their favorite
characters with their students.

 

Mrs. Greco parades
with fourth graders.

Kindergarten students
enjoying the parade.
 

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